Announcements

SANS 2027 Conference Logo Competition

The Social & Affective Neuroscience Society (SANS) is looking forward to our 2027 Annual Meeting in Montreal, Canada, a special milestone as we celebrate 20 years of SANS! We are looking for a creative logo that captures the intersection of neuroscience and the...

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SANS Society Fellows Program — Nominations Now Open!

The Social and Affective Neuroscience Society is pleased to open nomination for the second year of the SANS Fellows program. The program honors the important contributions of our members to social and affective neuroscience.  It celebrates those who have helped move...

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Interested in becoming a social and affective neuroscience influencer?

SANS will soon be launching a new media initiative, in which we make short-form video content to reach a wider audience. If you're interested in joining this initiative, please email us here:

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SANS 2026 Conference Logo Competition Winner

Congratulations to Michael Zhu for his creative and inspiring design. Inspired by San Diego’s sunshine and Pacific waves, Michael’s design incorporates both elements within the outline of a brain. The sun represents arousal (the emotional side of SANS), as well as the...

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In Memoriam: Dr Paul Ekman

On November 17th, we learned of the passing of Dr. Paul Ekman, who died peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by those close to him.  Dr. Ekman's research was profoundly influential in shaping our understanding of emotion and its physiological and cultural...

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SANS Merch store

Visit the SANS Merch Store for products from your society or customize to make yourself or your favorite people happy with a gift - great mementos for your lab staff. colleagues and friends. Support your community plus enjoy one of the many SANS products available!...

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